Ryan Ness
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Successful professional bringing several years of expertise in building construction , management of small farming , leadership positions in a wildland fire Career . As well as a Military Veteran.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Form Carpenter
Eckberg Concrete solutions
Jacksonville , FL
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Learned project dimensions and form design by effective blueprint reading.
- Installed steel reinforcing bars into concrete forms prior to pouring concrete.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Set up, aligned, leveled, and braced forms as per engineering specifications.
- Stripped off formed surfaces once they had set properly according to design plans.
- Utilized ladders, scaffolding and other tools necessary to complete high-level tasks safely.
- Performed maintenance on tools used throughout the day such as lubricating saw blades or sharpening chisels.
Wildland Firefighter
United States National Forestry (USDA)
Medford, Oregon
03.2012 - 11.2022
- Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
- Assisted in emergency medical operations and provided first aid as needed.
- Participated in rigorous physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
- Utilized incident command systems and protocols during firefighting and emergency operations.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Utilized navigation skills in remote areas to reach and suppress wildfires.
- Maintained and repaired firefighting equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness.
- Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
- Conducted surveys and research on fire ecology and its impact on the environment.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Operated various vehicles including water tenders, bulldozers, engines, skidgines and helicopters.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Participated in post-incident reviews following successful completion of a wildfire assignment.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
06-1994
Skills
Farming , construction , business
Timeline
Concrete Form Carpenter - Eckberg Concrete solutions
01.2022 - 03.2025
Wildland Firefighter - United States National Forestry (USDA)
03.2012 - 11.2022
Daytona State College - Associate of Science, Business
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